Candy. Dollar toy stores they'll forget about in a week. Socks and underwear. A traditional orange at the toe. A stuffed animal, book, or video game peeking out of the top. We all know the traditional stocking stuffers, but what if you want to add a little something unique this … [Read more...]
Pinterest IRL: Ice Cream Cone Christmas Trees
Every December, my kids ask to make gingerbread houses. Three to be exact. Well, one just wants to eat candy. And I groan. I want to make this Christmas project happen for them and every year I try a new strategy. "Easy" graham cracker houses? Tried it. Fancy pre-made kits? … [Read more...]
Making My Own Christmas Magic
Christmas meant a wonderland of decorations growing up. My mother sewed creative advent calendars, collected nativities, and gave each child a new ornament each year. By the time I graduated from college, I had enough ornaments to decorate my own small tree. I eagerly anticipated … [Read more...]
Enjoying the Moment: My Christmas Present to Myself This Year
I cried the other night stringing the Christmas lights on the tree. It was already December 16th, weeks after we usually pick out a tree, and the kids stood around me holding ornaments in anticipation. Each time I plugged in my precious strands of C7 and bubble lights, the fuse … [Read more...]
Add Santa or Rudolph to your Christmas Photo for Free
I Caught Santa making flight plans last week in preparation for Christmas! Luckily, we posted a sign in our yard, so he knows where to park. There's no chimney here, so he'll need to come in through the front door. We don't have Christmas decorations up yet, but I'm sure he'll … [Read more...]
